{"product_id":"9789350022573","title":"Selections From Political Writings 1910-1920","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-fiction collection gathers early political writings from a key Italian socialist thinker, tracing the arc from initial involvement in Italian politics to imprisonment by Mussolini in 1926. Spanning 1910–1920 and culminating in the Red Years of 1919–20, it also includes texts from debates with Bordiga and Tasca. The intended reader is students of political history and theory, as well as readers curious about how radical ideas arise amid war, revolution, and the rise of fascism. The tone is thoughtful, rigorous, and accessible, inviting readers to follow a developing line of thought through upheaval and action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe material is presented as carefully translated selections, with introductory material and explanatory notes to illuminate the political and cultural context in Italy for English-language readers. The volume is designed to support clear study and reference, without requiring prior specialization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders experience a chronology that pairs theory with real-world events: from World War I and its impact on socialist politics, to the Russian Revolution’s influence, to the 1920 general strike and factory occupations, and to early responses to the fascist movement and the question of forming a Communist party in Italy. Debates with Bordiga and Tasca are presented alongside core writings, offering a dialectical view of how ideas evolved under pressure. The translation, editorial notes, and context-driven explanations make complex arguments accessible and engaging, encouraging readers to compare viewpoints, trace development, and think critically about political strategy and social movements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey content elements:\u003c\/b\u003e Selections from 1910–1920, debates with Bordiga and Tasca, and discussions of WWI, the Russian Revolution, and 1920 labor actions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning outcomes:\u003c\/b\u003e understand revolutionary socialist thought, track how political strategy shifts under crisis, and place Italian political debates in global history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTranslation and writing style:\u003c\/b\u003e faithful, readable translations complemented by concise introductory material and explanatory notes that illuminate the Italian context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteractive or standout features:\u003c\/b\u003e editorial apparatus that guides readers through debates, timelines, and cross-references to major events for deeper insight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading this collection provides a grounded view of early 20th-century radical politics, sharpening the ability to analyze political arguments in their historical setting and fostering curiosity about how ideas shape action. It builds confidence in reading primary political writings and offers a foundation for further study of modern leftist thought, leaving a lasting impression of how theory and history intersect to shape the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516804804825,"sku":"9789350022573","price":695.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/51VTNKuMNgL._SX38_SY50_CR_0_0_38_50.jpg?v=1776673719","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9789350022573","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}